Applications Invited for Danforth Conservation Grants 2026

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About the Organization

As leaders in conservation and animal care, we create engaging experiences that empower guests to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places.

In 1872, Roger Williams Park Zoo, the country’s third oldest Zoo, opened its doors to the public with a collection of small animal exhibits within the newly formed Roger Williams Park in the heart of Providence

About the Grant

The Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund (SDCBF), established by Roger Williams Park Zoo and the Rhode Island Zoological Society in 1989, supports conservation programs that protect threatened wildlife and habitats worldwide.

Funding is directed towards field studies and other projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation. This includes development of techniques that can be used in a natural environment, environmental education programs, and breeding programs that stress an integrative approach to conservation. Projects that involve in-country collaborators or align with RWPZoo’s conservation portfolio receive the highest funding priority.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be affiliated with an organization (e.g., NGO, university) capable of receiving funds. Funding is awarded to organizations, not individuals.
• There are no nationality restrictions for applicants.
• All applications must be submitted in English.
• Applications must be developed and written by the applicant. Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to draft, edit, or otherwise produce content is strictly prohibited. Applications found to have been generated with AI will be deemed ineligible.
• Roger Williams Park Zoo does not need to be a collaborator for eligibility.
• Expenses for project activities completed prior to funding are not eligible.
• Projects involving highly invasive or terminal research, or those requiring the collection/vouchering of specimens, will not be considered.
• Partial project funding may be considered if:
• A specific component is independently supported and feasible, or
• Additional funding from other sources is secured or pending.
• Projects previously funded by SDCBF are eligible for a second year of support, provided:
• A new application is submitted according to guidelines, and
• A progress report from the first year is included.

How to Apply

Applications are open! Applications will be accepted through January 1st, 2026

2026 Grant Application

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